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The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
Something For Dakotans TO
Blow About.


Commissioner Of immigration M.
Clure has hung out his banner on the
outer walls, so that all may view the
present proportions Of the soon to be
grand Empire State of the North.
west.
On this banner are inscribed the
following glowing sentences. Read
them and preserve them on the tab.
lets of your memory for future refer.
ence.
Area-150,9 32 square miles.
Population-600,0 900.
Miles of railroad-4,246.
No. of post-ofices-l039.
No. Of newspapers -352.
Expended for public schools; 1856
81, 917,25s,
Funded Indebtedness (Treas. Report
lss6)-56s,7 700.
Cash in Treasury TREAS. report 1886,
1922, 9s2.
Wheat crop, 1sse-3O,7 04, 200 bushels.
Wheat crop 81 (estimated) 100000
bushels.
Assessed valuation, lss7-Sl57,OS4,a6 1856.
Value Of Farm Products, ~lSS5-$32,43 AGO.
GIG.
Corn crop, 1861, sO5, 900 bushels.
Corn crop, 1887 (%es.imated) S0,0OO,00C
bushels.
Value of Live Stock--$43, 1916, 1923.
Number of public schools-3,9O0.
No. Of School Teachers-5,055.
Capital invested in banking--$l0,000,
600.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01

Now that Sparks has resigned, the
lot Of the Republican press, espcc-
tally in Dakota, will not be HAPPY
one, for with nobloody shirt to wave,
its occupation will soon be gone. Be-
!, lieving that the policy pursued by the
Elk. Commissioner was faulty, object
ionable and in many instances harsh
and indiscriminating, yet there is no
; doubt that there was a vast amount
Of plundering Of the public domain
permitted by the past administrations
Of the land department., which it is
but just to assume that Sparks has at
any rate prevented, such as, for ex-
ample, the methods by which large
tracts of land we're obtained hat now
belong to such corporations as tho
Elk Valley farm and others in the
Red river valley; so also that down.
right violation of law by which the
original entrymen Of the townsite of
l)unseith were permitted to file and
prove up on the same day by express
order of Ex.Secretary of the Interior
Teller. Thousands of acres Of land in
the Devils Lake and Grand Forks
District are held by spectators to the
detriment of the honest settler and all
through Dakota the spirit, essence
and substance. of fraud in the obtain.
ing of land have been VIGOROUSLY in
voked and practised until Sparks put
an end to it. The arr'ngton News
sums the matter up te1sely and truth
fully as follows:
Apparently, and 10 far as we can
see, Commissioner Sparks chief fault
consisted in the fact that, in his desire
to annihilate the established system of
wholesale fraud, he sometimes went
to the other extreme and inflicted
hardship upon a settler whose honesty
could not be questioned. We know
that this is not the popular idea with
regard to the much hated commission
er, but we challenge any n to deny
that, even here, in this late-settled
community, there is ample proof of
our assertion that fraud in obtaining
claims had grown up into a system
unchecked by the land department
until Sparks entered the office.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
Very Important

IL hrs come to our notice that large guam
EfitdsS ~ wood from the mountains are being
Ahiipped out Of the county.
This must be stopped and farmers would
M veil 10 see to it that that which consti-
futSs their fuel and their building material
"a which have made Bottinean County So
siessiitable Tor settlers, should be preserved to
MI and to those who may come to settle
Amnas ~.
q paltry grin that = few Hay make b
fpping Dun timber away viii notscenpen.
n the serious injury that will ineyit-
ansns IL this p~ractice be continued.
understand, also, that the liye young
Srs 3bsing cut aud sold-manifestlyy
3 u 40, md not in the interest q
tis OCCASION y varn those eD-
NM%EM N&E&2E &NE&M&
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
Enjoy Life.

What a truly beautiful world we live in
Nature gives US grandeur ofmountains, glens
and oceans, and thousands of means Of en-.
joyment. We can desire no better when in
perfect health, hut how often do the major.
ity of people feel like giving itup disheart-
ened, discouraged and worn out with dis
ease, when there is no occasion for this feel
ing, as every sufferer can obtain satisfact-
DRY proof, that Green's August Flower, will
make them free from disease, as when born
Dyspepsia and Liver complaint are the direct
causes Of seventy-ive per cent, ofsuch mala-
dies as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Head
ache, Costiveness, Nervous Prostitution.
Dizziness of the Head, P%alpitation of the
Heart, and other distressing symptoms,
Three doses of August Flower will provei its
wonderful effect. Sample bottles, 10 cents.
Try it.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
Notice.

The members Of the BottiLeau Farmers
Alliance are urgently requested to meet at
the school house on Saturday, the 3rd OF
December, 1887, at A p. m. A punctual and
full attendance is necessary, rs delegates
to the annual session Of the Farmers Ali.
ance to be held at Huron on the 18th o,
December, are to be chosen.
The members are specially notified thai
oil arrearagss for fees and dues must be
paid up to that time.
1t is understood that the question Of "a
free market for our wheat" and the relation
of the farmers to the railroads in respect
will then be considered and dis.
cussed. DAVID DINwooDIE,
Bottlneau, Nov. q, 81. Secretary.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
Land Office at Devils Lake, Dakota. |
Noyonohnc % 1877 (

Land Office at Devils Lake, Dakota.
November ~, 1887.
Notice Ia hereby given that the following
named settler has died notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of her claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge, or in his absence, the Clerk ofthe Dis
trict Court for Bottineau county, DIT, at Bot
iueau, OAK, on January 7th, 1855, viz:
ADA I DANA,
D. s. No. 1888 for the E "A SW Il, Sc NV Il
and lot 3, sec. l8, T. 1862, K. IS.
She names the following witnesses to prove
ton of, said land, viz: Geroge ". Mcfarland,
Jesse H.. HolbrooK, Alexander Robertson,
Duncan r. Sinclair, all Of Bottineau, Botti-
i7-2l Hy, W. LORD, Register.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
The Bottineau Pioneer.
OJ3icidi Pepper Of Bottineau County.
lN0. VI. BENNETT, Manager and Editor.
THURSDAY. DEC. J.. 1887.

We publish to-day, as a matter
that interests a great many farmers,
the herd law of our territory. Pre-
serve it and read it now and then, SO
that if your cattle get on to a neigh.
boris hay stack, you'll know what to
do, and thereby dispense with lawyers
and justices of the peace, if you find
you are in the wrong. See Farmers
column
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
Land Office at Devils Lake, p: IT,

Land Office at Devils Lake, D. I'll
November 9th, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge, or in HIS absence the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court for Bottineau county, at Botttneau
D. T., on December 23d, 1887, viz:
ROBERT NICHOL,
Q. s. No.2807, for the swL, Sec. "a, TIP. l62, n
r. rs, west.
He names the following witnesses to prnve
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: duncan Mcclellan,
John Fl. Turner, John Kelley, Robert Smith,
all of B%ottineau, Bottineau Co.. Dakota.
1921. HY. w. LORD, register.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
Notice.

Parties having barley for sale will please
report Tito Mr., Greiner at the N. & N. FL.
90. and if enough is offered for a carload
~ two he will buy it. Take sample of
yonr barley with you.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01

gagged in this business that they are doing
'Bottineau farmers q great injury and are
violating the law.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01

Come to the PIONEER for fine job work.
Remember We have the only Job Office in
Bottinssu.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
Farm Loans o. Speciality.
Bottineau,

FINAL PROOF NOTICES.
Notices of final proof must be paid for
before affidavit of publication will he is
sued from this Office.
The charges are: For q single notice Of
final proof, SIS; consolidated notices, 81
each; contest and timber culture notices, Sc.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
A Warning To ALI.

Persons found cutting any standing TIM
Der on government land for the purpose o
shipping, will be vigorously prosecuted.
CHAs. +. SMITH,
U. 8. Dep. Marshall.
Bottineau, Nov. 80. 1887.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-01

M. ..
BROKER
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

quite furor was created last week by
soms outsider getting book issued to
members from the Dunn Protective Agen-
cy, of Sioux City. This book contained d
tle names OF great many men around
Miller who have done credit business.
These names had been reported to the
agency from time to time by our mer-
chants, most of whom are members. The
instructions from tho agency to members
is to report the names Of their patrons
rpnniRg book accounts, and give what
they, (the merchants) considered fair
rating Of the patrons ability and fnclina-
ton to pay debts. This system, as everJ
body knows, hos been in Use by wholesale
dealers for years, and of course, is the
only basis upon which men ean do a
credit business safely All business men
are rated by wholesale dealers by the
manner in which they pay their bills.
Why should not retail dealers rate their
patrons the same? The principle is corr
rect, while the system now IN use is pos
sible Of abuse, as May have been the case
with regard to several names reported
from Miller. While the report made some
angry, others paid very little attention 10
{. Some enc, however, considered the
matter Of such importance that a circular
was issued aud addressed to all Fellow
Dead Beats on the list, calling an indiG-
nation meeting for next Saturday. What
that meeting will do we are unable to
learn.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24
BRACE UP

You are feeling depressed. your appe-
titc is poor, you are bothered with head.
ache, you are fdgetty, nervous and gen.
orally ont OF sorts, AID want to brace up,
Brace up but not with stimulants, spring
-msdicines on bitters, which have for their
basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which
stimulate you for an hour, and then leave
in worse condition Than before. What
you want is an alternative that viii purify
your blood, start htalthy action of liver
Ind kidneys, restc,e your vitality, and
give renewed health and strength. Such
a medicine you win ind in Electric Bit
ters, and only 80 cents bottle at j. ID.
Fitzgerald's drug store.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24
MOST ExOELLFNr

J.5 Atkins, Chief of Police, Knox
vile, Tenn, writes: my family and
-are beneflciaries OF your most excellent
medicine, DR.. Kings New Discovery 10
consumption; having found it to be all
that you clam for it, desire to testify to
its virtue. My friends to whom have
recommended it. praise it at every oppor-
-tnnity." DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption is guaranteed to cure coughs,
colds, bronchitis, asthma, Group ana every
affection of throat. chest and lungs
Trial bottles free at J.. d. Fitzgerald's drug
store. Large size $I.00.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

Reports from st. Lawrence would con-
yey the impression that their well is
next to failure. A small flow was secur-
ed, which fulfilled the contract of the well
diggers; the town accepted the well and
paid for it. The we'll men were paid by
the foot to 30 deeper, and after trying ii
few days, found the Sand or gravel was
filing the well up as fast as tAey bored, and
will probably have to abandon 1t altogether
The amount of water coming out of the
well at present is OF no practical benefit.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

Highmore Bullstin--The well poys
boarded the train Thursday morning, aud
pulled Tor Milwaukee. They have been
quite feature of our town for the past
eight months and their genial faces VIII be
missed. Scott" Joined the lodge before
leaving.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

We have received the best and most re-
Ii able information obtainsble that the
Milwaukee will be into Miller this summer.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

Highnore Bulletin Tom Navin did not
go with there of the well gang, but will
remain and work insurance over the county
ne xt sumrxer.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24
G.H. CARROLL,
Decided Lands
And
/. I ARM LOANS.

have neither "tons' of money 1mions of money nor
do loan at half dozen different interest Int have
plenty money to loan at ten per straight charges for
commiss,on no charges for inspecting charges
Whatever 10 come out OF your except few dollars charged
by Mr. Keeer for recording made Jam Lar
1886, with loan company that should charge farmer no
commissions and am pleas ed that
so shall continue on this ne Any plan of loaning
enough for the farmer but if have borrow beve my
plan the best Whenever You money at less than
~ per cent interest make up your you
more than that in the long land man nyself
know the tricks OF the trade and tell you will you
IN the long run am anxious establish land Office where
man do business such way that again and
recommend me to his friends and neghbo pay you in all
hna proofs you the mortgage You nay
interest here at office ard charge sending money
not cent have agents work for me. My references
the people do business with
Call in and get list of of your neighbors that
have loaned to and they will tell you how with them
and yos will find them satisfied.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24
FILINGS auEPGNpEp,

The following suspended Hand roHuiy
inns, are axsn from those rel lorted in
the Huron land district.
Anderson p. H., nwi 2, liz, &c.
Bullock j. A. mel ., ll2, 6S.
Butler, j. f., mel S, liz, 90.
Mulcare. p, mel y, no, BS.
Watson. /. N, SCI "a. liz, So.
Tallman, JOS, nwf 25, IN; 70.
Rhode, F., sci s, le9, 66
Lambert, ]. D., lot 4 and 81 nwl 5, llH
60.
Myers. G.. F.. swf %, ll3, 90.
Smith, X. H., set %. lis. 60.
Satrum, P.o., SET 2, ll0, 90.
Buchhoiz, L. A., nwf 81, lie, sc.
Wakefield, G. E. nwf /, lis, 80.
Dsmsch, j., 81 nj 3, log, 66.
Mace, j. nw3 1 400, IS
Hannan, J f. t., se4 8, Ill, 67.
Jackson, 7, W., sw4 2s, la, 80.
Rowlond, w. f., swf z, Ill, 6S.
Person. A., ne4 IA, ia, 10.
Mckee, r., set 8, lls, 81.
Bell, A. IT,, nw3 IL, 10, 10,
Boyer, L., nw4 81. lis, 20.
Willford, II sw4 81, lI5, 20.
Parsons, 7. j.. sw4 "a, ia, 10.
Watson, ii. A.. sN4 II, Ia, 60.
Morgan, H. ne4 /, Ill, 81.
Rector, w. p, swf 81, lie, GO.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

W. N. Brayton has taken back his livery
time between that point and Miller.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

Congressman Klsiner, Of Indiana, who
visited Prof Wright last summer, has re-
moved to Pierre.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

Highmore refused to accept and pay for
their artesian well, alleging some breach in
the contract by Gray Bros. The latter will
sue.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

on motion refunding order was granted to W.
III Sunderland OF S3.Ts. enormously assessed on
township i1SGs Tue same having boon paid on
township 1925.
ON motion the bin o; W. II, Kephart for county
printing ard supplies furnished sheriff be allowed
Sg7 05
ON motion the uIll of J, D. Rodgers for county
printing ne allowed S2s 20.
ON rsotien the bill of q. O. Briggs for services
on bnard cf insanity in the csse OF John H. shuster
allowed 81
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

Pierre will soon hold an election to vote
$25, ,0G0 TO aid the Duluth road
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24
EAEl HIGAGO,
MILWAUKEE
& ST. PAUL,

Hi LwaY Co Owns and operates nearly : 500
miles of thoroughly equipped read in Hin is
Nisconsin Iowa. Missouri Minnesota AMI Dat ia.
II 10 the Rest Direct Roate between all prin
eiSal peiats In the NerthWest, SoatAwss; and
Far West.
For maps. time tables. rates OF passage and
freight etc. apply 10 the nearett station agent of
the CHICAGO, MINIATURES a ST. Paul RAILWAY.
or 10 any Railroad Agents anywhere Ia the world
u. MILLER. A, w CARPENTER.
General Manager. Gcn1 PAS. and Tkt Aet
'. TUCKER. GEO. H. HEAYfORD.
Asst Gen1 Manager. Asst Gen1 Pass and Tkt Agt,
MILWAUKEE. MIscoSsIE.
fg-for notices In reference tc Special Excnr-
sions, changes OF time. ana other items OF fntef
est in connection with the CHICAGO. MiLwAuKEE
Sr PAUL RAILWAY please refer TO the local
columns Of this paper
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

MILLER. DAKOTA, March IA. 1851
Board OF county commissioners met pursuant to
notice.
All members present the board was called to
order by the chair at clock p. m.
Motion Aaae and seconded that Jurors certin-
Gates be allowed as follows:
VIM lider. ................t.s'..,'.. " ~
Iboinhs heiley ..........-....-....., .,.ss.-.. GU
on motion the petition OF township lif10 was
presented asking for organization Into civil town
ship. Petition granted.
The following persons appointed judges Of
election: J. IL. Little. Robert Campbell and =. d,
Hutchins. The election 10 be held. in school
No. 1, April 20. 1851
On motion the til for s72 oFE r Jones was allow
for boarding Edie Most from January Ia to march
o. at So per week Poor fund. ,
On motion refunding order was granted to A.
@. somerS for taxes on s4o assessed valuation,'
Erroneousiy assessed on n. W. quarter section 10.
town lI2-6e
on motion the bill Of Dr. A. T. Jaynes was all
lowed for medical attendance Mrs. Shintafisn
81 and Thos. whalen s5s9--S6, 90. general fund.
Also for three months house rent. Thomas Hodge,
$1,000, poor fund 4.
on mr'ion q refunding order OF $is.S6 was
granted % John p. Benson. per H. p. sayles agent
for taxes srroneously assessed in the year Ie5 on
the southeast quarter section H. township 1877.
On motion a refunding order Of ST.6s al
lowed o. B. Dewey on S29O valustion br virtue OF
tree cnture IN section 8. township 1896.
On motion the bin Of Albert schmidt for coal
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

FOr sale, Rent or Exchange
100 acres of farm lnnd in section l3.
twp. ia, range 10, with As acres under
cultivation VIII rent on very easy terms,
will soil or exchange for stock, or part cash
aud balance on tiE-a. Anyone wanting
to ront apply to me at once.
w. J. EVA. Onawa, Ia.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

BUSINESS CARDS
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1887-03-24

MILLER. DAKOTA, March "a. 1857.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-06-18

! >Aandrr Crews was delivered in the
dead ot winter at Clay ton. with three
Others to the contractor, who brought
them TO Montgomery, where they were
kept, handcuflei aud the four chained
together, in the colorcd waiting room at
the depot all night, with no opportunity
to lie down. The next day they were
compelled TO walk twenty two miles
through II slcet. storm, without sufficient
food and with no change to warm them.
selves by fire, though they might have
been carried by train within four miles
OF the lessee S plantation. Ga the farm
Crews was frequently and sometimes
cruelty whipped. exposed during most of
the very cold weather, starved and
worked when he was sick. He remained
but thirty days, and the day before he
was discharged lie was knocked down by
guard with spade or shovel and
struck with 1t while on the ground. Five
daNs later he was dead.
Jere Ford claimed to be sick. The con-
tractor thought he was malingering. AID
parently he was too i'll to do his work,
which was iii a brick yard, whereup) IN
the contractor picked up Il piece of plank
about two feet long, four inches wide and
one fourth of an inch thick, and struck
hlm several times with it upon his body -
This was before dinner. After dinner
the contractor ''sent to a harness maker S
sh"p and procured piece of leather
twenty-siX inches long, TWO inches wide
and three siXteenths of an inch thick.
which was fastened upon a wooden han
die about fifteen inches long and half an
inch thick. He then tied Jere's arms
aToun- tree, fastened his legs to the
tree with rope, and struck him thirty
or fcrty blows upon his NAKED person,
some Of which drew blood. ,Jere was
thea released and went back into the pit.
where he worked fer little while About
0 clock he Was stripped and bucked,
and abont the same number of blows in
itictad. y short time atterward he was
again whipped. and, from the evidence
before Us, ~ say the inspectors, although
there is some conflict upon this point, we
think he received 100 lashes in all during
the afternoon" That night he died. The
contractor was bound over to await the
action OF the Grand Jury.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-06-18
lie W ent Back.

From the Datoia tel.
He was little fellow not over twelve
years Old, and lie WAS sitting behind box
over at the Omaha depot the other morning
softly CRYING and looking very dirty and
torlorn.
whats the NATTER" we asked.
"Ha.u't nuthin' the matter" he said de-
family, sitting up straight, hastily brushing
away his tears and pushing back his jacket
a ittle so as 10 display an Old revolver i'll
his pocket. Then he looked across the river
at the strange buildings and lost his bra
very, aud buried his head again and sobb9d
through his tears;
"Oh, mister, I've been a-runnin' away
an want % 90 hoHle.
''What made you run away"
81 thought it would be nice, but it hahn t.,
no it hain't," and he rested his face in his
hands and looked the picture of woe. 'Dick
Dagger had leap q fun, but nain't had
a Bit
'Who was Dick Dagger"
didn't you ever hear o him? He was
the boy scout Of the Rockies, an | wanted
to b, like him There amt Indians whatn
hurt feller round here, is there"
"No."
81 wouldn't shoot 'en if there was. Dick
shot 'ein, but don't want to. | want to
get bacl; home, but mebby / never will
again" and once more his tears flowed.
"W Where did you live?
'Oh | lived down at Marion, i'll Hin ois,
| and il lust about killed me riding i'll that old
freight car, an hurt my knee, an IN cold
| aud hliu't had no breakfast, nor supper,
neither. wish ii never heard of Dick-l
drn'r see TOW he got along 50 weil-auG if |
ever ger huluc again and see my-my-ny
-ma-" but the thought OF his mother was
| too much for him.
| don't want to hunt Indians or bears or
| nurhIu' nor rescue no maiGenS, an IN
tired of that old thing and he pulled a
| rusty revolver ont of his pocket that hadn I
en- tired for ten Years aud threw it across
the track please, mister, get me some
thing to eat an I'll work all day for you, "
and lie looked up pititulIy and Strengthened
his little cap on his curly head.
We took him along and he ate three or
four meals in one, but even after that he
didn't say word about eNtermiuatlng the
Indian. The next day a grave looking
father arrived looking for a very homeSick
boy, and they Went back together. so the
Government lost another scout, but an auX-
ious mother got back Il boy who will never
run away again and V Ii; will never place
any confidence in Il dime novel.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-06-18

cant man mnso feel who has no law
fully constituted authority to whom he
can 90 aud say My dear, here is a but
ton just come of | should not like my
house cluttercd with a bachelor. He
has never provided a home and protcc-
tIon for any woman; why should be
bothered with him? Let him sew ON his
own buttons until he has courage to do
as my husband did as my distant friend
proposes TO do. How cowardly, to be
afraid to get married, What are a few
trIhulatiOus? We must have them in all
situations, but if the matrimonial house
is built on the Christian rock, distur-
bance may creep in and jpstle and shake
but cannot overthrow. There it will
stand, ono of the best of the wulld's forts.